car crash wrote:
On Apr 8, 4:38 pm, Speedy Jim wrote:

car crash wrote:

We recently bought a new house. Our big white ABS pipe that sticks
out of the ground at the front of our house is an air pipe to the
septic tank (I think). This pipe sticks up from the ground easily 3
feet. Most other properties in the neighbourhood either don't have
one or have a smaller one. Is there anything I can do to get rid of
that pipe?
Can I make it smaller ? I guess just cutting it in half with a
hacksaw would be the easiest thing to do.
Any other recommendation as to what I can do to get rid of that large
white pipe or reduce it in size?
Thank you.

If it's capped (likely), it's simply a cleanout connection.
Cut it off low and cap it again.

Jim


No it is an air vent I've confirmed. Does it have to be 3 feet off
the ground by code or something ??? Can I cut it in half and make it
much smaller. Its currently in the shape of a candy cane. None of
the pieces are glued together, I can pull the 3 pieces apart.



Ah. Yes, vent. If you are really concerned about
any Code issues, a call to the County should clarify the
requirements. The height could be an issue if you get
deep snow there, or possible flooding during rains.

Otherwise, just cut it down, as you said. You could even
reduce the diameter which will make the return bend ("U")
a lot smaller. It can always be restored to original
if need be. Your call...

Jim